Parliamentary questions

1915. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of Omega calls from 2020 to date in 2025, by year, in tabular form; and the number that were completed by paramedic and advanced paramedic crews. [59187/25]

1916. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of transfers (category AS2 and AS3) that were completed by paramedic and advanced paramedic crews from 2020 to date in 2025, by year, in tabular form. [59188/25]

1917. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to provide a timeline for the inclusion of SMA in the national newborn screening programme and implement the heelprick test (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59195/25]

1918. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to examine the urgent need for reform in prosthetic provision for children in Ireland (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59197/25]

1919. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59198/25]

1920. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 830 of 14 October 2025, if she will provide further information regarding the roll-out of the National Epilepsy Patient Record; the hospitals in which the record is currently available; when the national roll-out was commenced and completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59202/25]

1921. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the opening of the new Killarney community nursing unit, and the transfer of patients from the old Killarney community hospital; if she will clarify her plans for the old community hospital when it becomes vacant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59205/25]

1922. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for development of the enhanced community care centre in Mallow; the location; the services which will be provided from there; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59210/25]

1923. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health for an update on the development of a new mental health facility in St. Stephen’s Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59211/25]

1924. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health for an update on the development of a new national ambulance service base at Mount Alvernia Hospital, Mallow, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59212/25]

1925. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health to provide details of the proposed new ESS Modular Build at Mallow General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59213/25]

1926. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if she will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the waiting times for HSE dietician services in south Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59239/25]

1927. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the timeline as to when the Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority will be in a position to oversee and regulate donations of embryos for the purpose of fertility treatment; if any interim measures or guidance for clinics and patients will be issued while the framework is being finalised; and if she will make a statement on the m…

1928. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the progress which has been made to ensure routine testing for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is included in the national newborn screening programme heel-prick test; when it is envisaged that every newborn baby will be screened for SMA; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59289/25]

1929. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an urgent surgery appointment for a person (details supplied). [59290/25]

1930. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of elective surgeries postponed at Beaumont Hospital in each of the past three months due to overcrowding; the contingency plans in place to protect patient care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59296/25]

1931. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the current GP-to-population ratios nationally, in each county, and specifically in Dublin bay north; the steps being taken to recruit, retain and support GPs, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59297/25]

1932. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health if the staff canteen in Nenagh hospital is subsidised for staff (details supplied); the number of staff working in the patient accounts/cash office in Nenagh hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59298/25]

1933. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health if there are issues regarding the supply of a medication (details supplied) from manufacturers here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59299/25]

1934. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will expedite an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied). [59301/25]

1935. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health the cost of the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) roll-out to date for the HSE; if IFMS is privately owned or publicly owned; if it is privately owned, the private business also run on the system; if it is privately owned, the reason publicly paid staff are processing payments (details supplied); and if she will make a stateme…

1936. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health when spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) will be included as part of the national newborn screening programme heelprick test, following the Government’s decision in November 2023 to include SMA in the programme, the reasons for the delay in implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59303/25]

1937. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an updated timeline for the commencement of routine screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) under the national newborn screening programme; if dedicated staffing, laboratory capacity and logistical resources are now in place to deliver this screening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59304/25]

1938. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that all babies born in Ireland are tested for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) as soon as possible, in view of the impact early diagnosis has on long-term outcomes for affected children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59305/25]

1939. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health if the HSE covers the cost of blister packing services from pharmacies, in particular for those who obtain antidepressant medication in small doses due to suicidal tendencies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59306/25]